Overview

• David Bednar recorded his 24th save, seventh with the Yankees, to finish a 5-3 win at Fenway that moved New York 2.5 games ahead for the top AL wild card.
• Brian Cashman acknowledged uneven returns from the trade haul and said the club is hoping the bullpen will "click in" before October.
• Among the relievers acquired, Bednar has secured the closer role, Camilo Doval has a 6.59 ERA with New York, and Jake Bird was optioned to Triple-A after three outings.
• The bullpen carried a 4.54 ERA entering Friday, the seventh-highest in MLB, as Aaron Boone said the group has the pieces but needs consistency.
• Underperforming additions Camilo Doval, Jake Bird and Ryan McMahon remain under team control beyond this season, narrowing immediate options as the team waits for turnarounds.